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Anam Abazly

Anam Abazly

Apr 24, 2016

Anam Abazly, 71 years of age of Rush Township, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Twp.. Survived by his wife of twenty-eight years, Susan A. (Cole) Abazly; son, Wisam "Sam" Abazly of Tamaqua; brother, Bassam Abazly and his wife Genevieve, and their son Bassam of Phoenix , AZ., plus many other siblings;...

Randy J. Neyer

Randy J. Neyer

Apr 22, 2016

Randy "Rudy" J. Neyer, 35, of Lansford, PA passed away Friday, April 22, 2016 in Rush Township, PA. A Lansford native his whole life and Panther Valley High School graduate, Randy had worked at Kovatch Corporation in Nesquehoning. Randy was a bright and caring young man with a heart of gold. At a very young age, Randy developed his passion...

Shirley K. Adamchick

Shirley K. Adamchick

Apr 19, 2016

Shirley K (Betz) Adamchick, age 75, of Main St., Gilberton, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at Schuylkill Medical Center East in Pottsville. She was the widow of Eugene Adamchick who died in 2004. Shirley had worked in the garment industry. She was Protestant by faith. Born in Tamaqua, she was the daughter of the late Freeman Betz and the late...

Marlene M Estremera

Marlene M Estremera

Apr 19, 2016

Marlene M (Fredericks) Estremera, age 76, of E. Union St., Tamaqua, died Tuesday, April 19, 2016, at St. Luke's Hospital, Bethlehem. She was the widow of Roger M. Estremera who died July 18, 1991. Marlene was a homemaker and she had worked as a secretary at Blue Mountain Christian Retreat, New Ringgold. She was a member of New Life Assembly...

Jazelle R. Ortiz

Jazelle R. Ortiz

Apr 16, 2016

Jazelle R. Ortiz, infant daughter of James M. Ortiz, Sr., and Jacqueline Susan Kelly of Tamaqua passed away upon birth on Saturday April 16, 2016 at Lehigh Valley Hospital Salisbury Township, Pennsylvania. In addition to her parents she is survived b her twin brother, Xavier Ortiz, Liam Ortiz, James M. Ortiz, Jr.; Paternal grandfather, Louis E. Ortiz, Sr.; Maternal grandparents,...

William Vincent Patton

William Vincent Patton

Apr 11, 2016

William Vincent Patton, age 52, of Washington St., Tamaqua, died Monday, April 11, 2016, at home. William had worked as a furniture mover. Born in Levittown, Pa. on January 4, 1964, he was the son of the late George C. Patton and the late Alice H. (Weckerly) Patton. He is survived by his Daughters, Angelina Alice Patton and Kelly DaLessio...

Edward Robert Rummel

Edward Robert Rummel

Apr 9, 2016

Edward Robert Rummel, 89 years of age of Rolling Mill Ave., Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2016, at Gracedale Nursing Home in Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Survived by his wife Dorothy B. (Herring) Rummel; sons, Donald Rummel and his wife Faith of Tamaqua, Terry Rummel and his wife Sandy of Florida; daughters, Mrs. Sandy Yearick wife of Kenneth of...

Earl Francis Pugh

Earl Francis Pugh

Apr 6, 2016

Earl Francis Pugh, the patriarch of the Pugh family, 91, from Weatherly, began a new adventure in his life on April 6th surrounded by his loving family having passed away at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Hazleton Campus. Born in Wilkes- Barre, Pennsylvania the son of the late Stanley, and Lillian (Farmer), he was also drdeceased by sisters, Mrs. Margaret McCall,...

Andrew J. Fayash, Sr.

Andrew J. Fayash, Sr.

Apr 4, 2016

Andrew J. Fayash, Sr. former Schuylkill Township Supervisor, 79 years of age of Valley Street Brockton, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Monday, April 4, 2016, at home while in the care of his family. Survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Dolores M. (Luckenbill) Fayash; sons, Raymond Fayash of Brockton, Randy Fayash and his wife Jen of Nesquehoning, Charles Fayash...

Nora E. Woznisky

Nora E. Woznisky

Apr 3, 2016

Nora E. (BaddicK) Woznisky, 95 years of age of Andreas, a long time Tamaqua resident passed away on Sunday, April 3, 2016, at Schuylkill Medical Center South in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Widow of the late George Wozinsky. Nora worked for the former Atlas Powder Company of Reynolds during WWII and was a home maker who simply enjoyed being with family. She...

Alexandria K. Sienkiewicz

Alexandria K. Sienkiewicz

Apr 2, 2016

Alexandria K. Sienkiewicz, 23 years of age of Bowe Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away Saturday, April 2, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial in Coaldale, Pennsylvania having succumbed to her illness of addiction. While Alex lost her battle with this demon, she was a human being, full of love and laughter. She was a caring good soul. She will always...

Palmira Almodovar

Palmira Almodovar

Mar 31, 2016

Palmira Almodovar, 80 of Long Pond, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 31, 2016, at her daughters home in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband, Vincent C. Almodovar; son, Vincent Almodovar of Keansburg, NJ, ; daughter, Mrs. Lorraine Miller wife of Paul of Weatherly; brother, Lorenzo Perez and his wife Betty of Menominee, MI,; sister, Hilda Eckhardt wife of...

Josephine D. Havrilko

Josephine D. Havrilko

Mar 30, 2016

Josephine D. Havrilko, 90 years of age of Lincoln Drive Hometown section of Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Schuylkill Medical Center East, Pottsville, Pennsylvania. Widow of the late Carl V. Havrilko who passed away on December 19, 1993, she is survived by her daughters, Vivian Havrilko of Union, NJ and Mrs. Carole Torney wife of...

Ralph Roy Krepfle

Ralph Roy Krepfle

Mar 30, 2016

Mr. Ralph Roy Krepfle, 90, of Weatherly, Pennsylvania passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2016, at Heritage Hills in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Widower of Alma Ann (Kerkenbush) Krepfle, "his one and only", who passed away on February 15, 2015, after nearly 67 years of marriage and raising 8 children in Potosi, WI. Ralph is survived by: sons, Keith R. Krepfle of...

Judson S. Hill

Judson S. Hill

Mar 27, 2016

Judson S. Hill, 78 years of age of Pine Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, March 27, 2016, at home while in the care of his wife of twenty years, Cindy S. (Fetter) Hill. A graduate of Tamaqua High School, Jud was an auto mechanic who enjoyed restoring cars, and antiquing. Born Friday, November 26, 1937 in...

Robert Edward Bannan

Robert Edward Bannan

Mar 27, 2016

Robert Edward Bannan, 83 years of age of East Broad Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Sunday, Easter morning, March 27, 2016, at St. Luke's Miners Memorial Hospital in Coaldale, Pennsylvania surrounded by his family. Survived by his wife of sixty years, Bettye F. (Knox) Bannan; daughters, Mona E. Croll wife of Sheldon of Barnesville, Jayne E. Bass of Tamaqua,...

Nicholas Michael Smith

Nicholas Michael Smith

Mar 25, 2016

Nicholas Michael Smith, 37 years of age of East Elm Street Tamaqua, Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016, at home while in the loving care of his family. Born Wednesday, December 6, 1978 in Coaldale, Pennsylvania he is the son of Helene A. (Lutz) Marx and her husband Andrew of Tamaqua, and Robert Smith and his wife Darlene...

Florence E. Petrakian

Florence E. Petrakian

Mar 25, 2016

Florence E. Petrakian, 67 years of age formerly of Freeland Pennsylvania passed away on Friday, March 25, 2016, at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Ctr. in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. Survived by her husband, Kenneth H. Petrakian; son, Larry Ruziecki of Freeland; daughter, Michelle Ruziecki of Nashville, TN; sisters, Barbara Weeks , Mrs. Elaine Johnson and Mrs. Ann Hopper; grand child Zach Ruziecki....

Rachel G. Setzer

Rachel G. Setzer

Mar 25, 2016

Rachel M. (Graziano) Setzer, 87 years of age, of West Main Street Weatherly, entered into everlasting life and eternal peace on Good Friday, March 25th at Weatherwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Weatherly, Pennsylvania. She was the wife of Michael (Mike) Setzer for 55 years before his death in 2008. She was also predeceased by her son, Michael A. Setzer who...

Carol M. Hill

Carol M. Hill

Mar 22, 2016

Carol M. (Wetzel) Hill, age 64, of Carbon St., Lehighton, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at Gnaden Huetten Hospital Blue Mt. Health Care Systems in Lehighton. She is survived by her high school sweetheart and loving husband of 47 years, Edward M. Hill. Carol retired from the former Scotty's Fashions after 30 years of service as a seamstress...